3rd Gen Accessory Thread

That's interesting. I would have thought you would get more than 3/4" difference off that adjustment. Do you know if you were already closer to the upper limit? Or are you carrying some extra weight (tonneau cover, truck box, bed mat, etc.) beyond stock?

Wish I already had a truck to do my own tests but leaning towards the hybrid. I guess I'll determine that decision next week?

In the meantime, any knowledge you can share on your air suspension experience is much appreciated!

 

Random question for you all (not sure of this is the right thread). I just got some black Tundra/V8/SR5 emblem overlays, and I'm curious what cleaning solution to use to clean the exiting ones so that I can place the new black ones on top? Can I just use rubbing alcohol?

 

My surface prep for anything having to do with 3M-type adhesive (typically used on badge overlays, etc) has been to just clean the area with water and a microfiber cloth to get the visible dirt/dust off of it first and then wipe the surface with a little rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. Once the alcohol evaporates...you're good to go.

Anything involving paint, Raptor/Rhino liner, or "plasti-dip"-type stuff involves legit degreasers and is much more complicated.

 

Thank you, sir! Exactly what I needed! Thank you!

 

can I ask you a favor? I have a predator that doesn't have a box so I'm not sure if it's for double cab or crewmax. The truck I ordered is not here yet so there is no way of checking if it fits. Can you by any chance measure the predator step from tip to tip so I can check if this is the correct one I have? Thanks in advance.

 

roughly 6ft 11 inches for crew max

 

What he said. Keep in mind, if you know whether it's for the C-cab or D-cab, the C-cab is the double cab and the D-cab is the CrewMax.

 

Olathe Toyota Parts has the 2022 TRD Front Skid Plate PTR60-34220 for $388.50

https://parts.olathetoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-tun-fskp-pow-coated-ptr6034220

 

Wow! I thought I got a heck of a deal when I snagged mine for $405 with free shipping.

 

They charge shipping, estimated $27 to NY. I didn't get my truck yet, so waiting, but I have been ordering OE parts from Olathe Toyota Parts for a few years, good to deal with

 

Thanks. Appreciate the help

 

Thanks

 

saw this truck, it took them a couple days to make presentable brackets for a new truck. If you want Amp auto step then come to the Houston area.

This is a new shop and they are staying busy,,, they must be doing some nice work. I saw a Jeep suspension completely tore apart and they were going new custom replacement,, looked like a lot of money.

 

I called a few dealers and was told the TRD aluminum running boards are back ordered nationwide, part #PT767-34220.

I did not waste time, Sparks had them in stock, so I placed an order for one.

Also had trouble finding the black wheel locks for the 20’ TRD wheels. Was told it is a different part from that of the 4Runner and Tacoma, even though the actual size and pitch is the same. Ended up ordering this from Sparks too, part #PT276-34231-02

 

D-cab

 

$388 smithtown Toyota, plus shipping. Not sure how tax will effect your OTD price

 

Got the TRD skid plate and Toyota tonneau cover from sparks today (even though FedEx was confused about when they were expecting to deliver them). Going to install at some point, just need to go source the extra two bolts because the kit didn’t come with them.

 

But it has the Drivers side hand hold on the A pillar!

 

Just popped these TRD air filters in. Basically K&N, it says it on the package. I definitely feel a quicker throttle response. Power comes on quickly and has a deeper sound to the engine. Turbo's start to spoil right away .

 

Just purchased a little larger tire with a little more aggressive look. Here is the before and after pic.

 

Beautiful truck, I'm definitely keeping my stock 20in wheels. They look great!

 

The misnomer on the high flow filters is they claim an increase in power, but they really dont. What they do is free up airflow, so motors make power and spin up quicker. This results in more power in the butt dyno.......... There is NO real increase in total HP, just maybe at best move the power lower in the RPM band and better driveability.

 

Anyone got a vendor for Tow Hooks?

 

With Frame Extensions?

 

I have multiple cars with upgraded air filters, some K&N and AFE. Both proved to increase HP on the dyno without a tune. Especially on my turbo cars. I'm just sharing my experience.

 

Someone else was making this very same comment about the K&N they put on their Subaru.

 

Got the skid plate installed and the tonneau cover. The parts that come with it are pretty awful. I stripped two of the mounting screws for the clips that hold the cover open with a screwdriver and my fingers. The box said genuine Toyota but I’d be really shocked if it was based on how flimsy the bits were. I am going to go to home depot or whatever to get some replacement screws that won’t fall apart.

The the skid plate was a really easy installation. You can screw the front bolts in a few threads, then the heads pass through the skid plate and there are channels. There’s a hook in the back of the skid plate that goes into a hole in the rear cross member so it’s actually a really easy solo install IMO.

Here’s the Toyota part number for the bolts used to install the skid plate. It’s a pack of two bolts and costs like $2.50 or something:
90119A0549

 

Thanks

 

welp! My install failed. The first fucking bolt I tried to remove broke in half. These bolts legit look like plastic.

 

Took longer than it should’ve been because of the broken bolt. Extraction was a bitch but I was able to pick up a similar bolt at hardware store and installed the steps!!! Now I need to get my baby a wash!!